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Turkey & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Sweet bell peppers stuffed with lean ground turkey, quinoa, black beans, and a smoky tomato sauce—topped with melty cheese.
Total time
50m
Servings
4
Calories
460
Protein
34g
88score
Nourish Score
88/100
Excellent choice
Score breakdown
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Protein power92/100
Sugar impact84/100
Fullness92/100
Gut health86/100
Blood sugar86/100
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers, halved and seeded
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Fresh parsley
Yields 4 servings
How to make it
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F.
- 2
Sauté onion and garlic, then brown turkey with paprika.
- 3
Stir in quinoa, beans, and half the marinara.
- 4
Spoon filling into pepper halves, top with remaining sauce and cheese.
- 5
Bake 30 minutes covered, then 5 more uncovered.
- 6
Garnish with parsley.
Per serving
Protein
34g
Carbs
38g
Fat
16g
Fiber
9g
